Description
Ground Beef Tostadas are a delicious and fun meal option that’s perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to lively gatherings with friends. Each crispy tostada shell is generously topped with flavorful seasoned ground beef and an array of fresh ingredients, creating a delightful balance of textures and tastes. With their quick preparation time of just 35 minutes, these customizable tostadas allow everyone to build their own masterpiece, making them a hit with both kids and adults alike. Enjoy the burst of flavors in every bite, and make these tasty tostadas your next family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade seasoning
- 8 tostada shells
- Refried beans (optional)
- Fresh toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa or pico de gallo
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned (6–8 minutes), breaking it up with a spatula. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in taco seasoning, water, salt, and pepper; simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- If using refried beans, warm them separately.
- Assemble by spreading refried beans on each tostada shell (if desired) and topping with the beef mixture and other toppings.
- Serve immediately while hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg